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Didn't know that, thanks.

But the point is, those people are still in their country. What happened in Australia is what happened in most of the world during the colonization era. The inhabitants of Palestine were not uncivilized tribes, in fact they probably the most advanced nation in the area. Palestine was the trading center of the region. The point where east meets west (not that being tribes makes throwing them out of their land okay). They were not conquered by an army, they were thrown out of their homes by their colonizing country to be replaced by people who immigrated there from all over Europe so they could solve a European political issue. And again the difference is that the people of Palestine are still not allowed back into their land, they are very much civilized and educated people forced against their will to live in some of the worst living conditions in the world. Another major difference is that the issues is far from over, it is still going on everyday. The people of Palestine still believe and want to get back to their land and small amount who stayed in Gaza and the West Bank are still being killed and massacred every day. The struggle is still pretty alive. There are plenty of other reasons that I just don't have the time to get into right now. But one last point, even if we assume that what happened in Palestine is a reoccurring event in history, that does not by any means make it right, and that does not mean that we should accept it and not do anything about it. You are happy now to say that this is something that happens all over the world and that your ancestors did it, but I'm sure you would not be so happy if you were on the receiving end and someone decided to kick you and your whole city out of Australia for some reason and force you to live in Antarctica.

Another disappointing late loss for Watford and Nathanial. They need to rediscover their form before the play-offs.

And Omeru!

I think I'm going to have to miss this one. Come to think of it, we haven't won a single one of the matches I've missed this season (Both Southampton games and QPR at home). I'm not confident at all, but hoping we scrape a 1-0 win.

I've watched Schurrle many many times. His dribbling skills are slightly better than Danny, but Sturridge is a better finisher. Other than that they're very similar. Any way, let's just wait and see.

FotMob? Love that app!

I'm talking in terms of playing style. They are almost identical. Always cut inside, always shoot, never pass. Just mark my words to when/if Shurrle comes here. And btw, if Schurrle gets as much game time as Danny got here, I'm positive he'll want to leave as well..

1) One thing to leave willingly and know that you can return when you want, and completely different thing to be forced out and see you home occupied by a stranger. 2) Fair enough, but it's still quite a unique event. 3) The hypocricy of the US and UN have never been more clear than in the Palestinian case. 4) Where did all the Jews arrive from then? I'm sure you're familiar with Lord Belfore's promisss and the sykes picot agreement, so I won't get into them. If you want more proof, here is some 'American' proof. I doubt you've heard of the King-Crane commission: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%E2%80%93Crane_Commission#cite_note-gelvin22-9 This was in 1919 in pre-Zionist USA when the US was genuinely fighting for the freedom of nations. Give it a read, it'll only take 10 mins, but will give a better idea of the state of the region after the first world war. The immigration of Jews to Palestine during the British colonization of the region was very systematic and happened with the intent of creating a Jewish state there by force which would, as the commission stated, inevitably have to violate the Palestinian's basic and religious rights. Two more points. One, the Palestinian refugees CANNOT be integrated into the countries they are currently for various political and ideological balances. No one would agree to. The Palestinians would probably be the ones who agree most with that. But no one would let that happen, not the Palestinian leaders, not the countries they are in, not France and the European council, not the US or even the Israeli themselves. I know it's probably hard for someone who doesn't live in the region to understand that, and it will be even harder to explain, but it is just not possible. Take Lebanon for example, we have a sectarian regime that is built around the equality in all official positions between Muslims and Christians (we have, for example, 128 parliament members, 64 have to Muslim and the other 64 have to be Christians according to our laws). And since our population is somewhere between 3 and 4 million, an additional half a million of Palestinians that are currently in Lebanon and that are mostly Muslims would cause a huge imbalance in the force and would cause a certain civil war. In fact the Palestinian presence here has already (among other reasons) cause a civil that lasted 20 years and only ended in the early 90s. And that's just one simplified example. There are load more similar reasons that are 10 times more complicated. Two, the notion that they should just move (no idea where that 'on' is since they really have absolutely no where to go) is one that I refuse to accept. If people accepted that, there would no revolutions, no democracy, no such things as human rights. What we have achieved, as a race have been through fighting, against odds, for the morals and rights that would make us all live under 'fair' conditions. What happened in Palestine and is still happening is wrong in every possible ethical and moral definition, and the people who's rights were taken are still fighting for them. Why should I not stand by them? Why should we 'move on' and gift the offenders an immoral victory?

Just read that QPR mortgaged their ground to get cash. I think we all saw that one coming..

So we sold Danny for 12m and we're buying another one for 22? Nice job CFC..

I don't want him at Chelsea for the same reasons I don't want Falcao. But he's definitely not "shit". He is an absolutely world-class finisher.

Baines is actually very similar to Azpi in his playing style in how he likes to get involved in the build-up play and get on the ball. Baines's technical ability and delivery, not to mention experience, is, at the moment, better. No idea why you don't like him..

This match has just become even more massive. A win here would be a huge step towards a top 4 finish. Please stop with the Luiz in the midfield nonsense, it was just an experiment that went badly..

Someone needs to remind him that he's playing the British, not American, type of football!

@Shogun, I LOVE you! :heart:

lol was just about to post that! Seems to be doing very well in League one. Reckon a championship loan would be better for him next season?

Atm, there are just over half a million in Lebanon, and a few million in each of Syria and Jordan. The difference is that people choose to leave because of wars and thus become refugees. In Palestine, those people were literally forced out of their homes so those houses could be demolished and replaced houses that were to be occupied by people that were 'imported' from Europe. I've never heard that happening elsewhere. I won't get into the complicated political reasons that would probably take several books to fully explain, but why should they have forgotten their land and homes and just moved on? That's just ridiculous to me. If someone goes and steals your car, would your reaction be: "Meh, let him have it, I'll just go and get another one"? The Palestinian case is special for several reasons: 1) Nothing similar has happened in modern history. 2) Never in history have so many people been kicked out of their countries to be replaced by another population 3) This happened with cover and advertisement of the powers in the world who are supposedly the protectors of morals and ethics and freedom in the world. 4) This was not by any means the typical "army conquers foreign country" scenario. For years after the first world war, Britain was rounding up the Jews in Europe and bringing them to Palestine till there were enough to replace the original inhabitants.

Hmmm. can't think of any other reason. Maybe @Jim can help?

Alright, let me know if that works.

Josh assist for the first goal in the match.

No, sadly, he's not: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/21988916/2013/04/16/plane-brought-back-to-gate-at-logan-airport Smh.

Hey, Dave. Did you make sure that this option in you notification settings is enabled:

You must be really desperate if you're looking on twitter for reliable news..